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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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