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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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