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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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