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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates 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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