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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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