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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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