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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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