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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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