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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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