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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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