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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)