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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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