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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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