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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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