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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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