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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively 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 topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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