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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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