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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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