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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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