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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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