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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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