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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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