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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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