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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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