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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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