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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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