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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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