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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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