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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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