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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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