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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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