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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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