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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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