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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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