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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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