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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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