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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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