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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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