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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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