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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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