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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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