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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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