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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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