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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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