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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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