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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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