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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major 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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