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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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