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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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