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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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