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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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