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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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