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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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