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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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