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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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