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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies 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 the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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