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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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