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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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