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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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