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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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