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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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