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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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