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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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