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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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