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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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