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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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