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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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