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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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