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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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