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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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