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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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