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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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