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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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