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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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