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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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