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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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