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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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