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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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