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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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