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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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