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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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