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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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