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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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