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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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