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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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