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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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