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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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