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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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