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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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