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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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