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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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