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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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