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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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