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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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