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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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