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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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