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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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