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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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