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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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