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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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