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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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