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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need 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 resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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