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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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