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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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