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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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