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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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