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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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