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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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