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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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