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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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