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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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