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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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