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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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