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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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