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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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