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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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