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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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