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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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