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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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