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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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