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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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