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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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