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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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