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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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