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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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