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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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