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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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