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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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