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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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