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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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