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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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