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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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