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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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