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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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