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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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