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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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