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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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