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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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