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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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