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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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