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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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