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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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