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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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