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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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