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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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