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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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