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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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