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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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