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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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