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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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