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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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