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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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