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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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