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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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