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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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