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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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