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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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