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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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