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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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