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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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