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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers 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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