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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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