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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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