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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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