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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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