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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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