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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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