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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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