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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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