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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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