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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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