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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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