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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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