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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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