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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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