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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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