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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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