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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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