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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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