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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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