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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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