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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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