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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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