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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different 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 organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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