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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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