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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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