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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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