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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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