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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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