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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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