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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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