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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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