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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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