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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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