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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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