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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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