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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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