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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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