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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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