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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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