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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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