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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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