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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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