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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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