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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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