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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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