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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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