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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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