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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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