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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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