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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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