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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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