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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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