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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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