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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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