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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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