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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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