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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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