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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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