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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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