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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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