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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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