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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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