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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important 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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