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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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