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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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