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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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