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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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