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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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