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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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