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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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