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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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