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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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