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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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