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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for learners 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. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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