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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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