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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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