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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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