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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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