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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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