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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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