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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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