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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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