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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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