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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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