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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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