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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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