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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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