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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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