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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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