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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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