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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free 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 a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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