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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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