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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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