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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education