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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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