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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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