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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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