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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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