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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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