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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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