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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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