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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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