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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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