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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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