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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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