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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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