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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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