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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low 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 education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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