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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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