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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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