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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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