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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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