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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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