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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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