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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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