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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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