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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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