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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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