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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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