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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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