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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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