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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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