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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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