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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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