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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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