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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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