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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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