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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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