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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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