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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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