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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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