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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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