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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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