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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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