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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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