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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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