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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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