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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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