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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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