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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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