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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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