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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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