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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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