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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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