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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different 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 educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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