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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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