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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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