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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses 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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