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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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