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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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