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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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