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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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