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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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