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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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