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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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