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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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