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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies 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 institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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