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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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