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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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