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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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