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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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