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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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