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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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