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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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