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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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