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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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