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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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