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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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