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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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