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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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