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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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