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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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