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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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