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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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