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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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