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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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