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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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