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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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