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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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