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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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