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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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