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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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