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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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