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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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