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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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