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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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