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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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