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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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