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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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