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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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