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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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