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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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