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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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