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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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