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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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