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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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