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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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