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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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