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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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