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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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