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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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