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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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