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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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