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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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