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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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