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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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