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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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