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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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