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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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