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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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