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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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