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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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