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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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