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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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