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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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