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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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