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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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