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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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