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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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