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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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