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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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