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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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