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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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