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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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