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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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