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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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