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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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