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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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