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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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