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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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