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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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