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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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