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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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