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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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