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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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