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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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