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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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