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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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