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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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