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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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