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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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