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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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