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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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