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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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