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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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