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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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