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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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