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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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