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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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