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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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