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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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