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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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