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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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