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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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