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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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