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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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