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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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