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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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