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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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