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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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