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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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