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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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