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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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