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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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