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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers 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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