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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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