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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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