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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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