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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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