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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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