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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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