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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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