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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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