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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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