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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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