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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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