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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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