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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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