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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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