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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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