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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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