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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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