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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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