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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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