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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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