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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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