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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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