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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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