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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting 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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