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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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