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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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