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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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