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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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