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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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