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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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