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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the 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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