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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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