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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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