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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. 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 Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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