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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major 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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