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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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