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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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