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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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