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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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