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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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