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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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