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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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