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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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