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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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