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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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