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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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