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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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