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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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