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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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