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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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