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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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