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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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