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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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