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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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