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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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