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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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