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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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