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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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