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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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