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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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