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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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