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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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