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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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