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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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