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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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