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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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