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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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