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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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