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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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