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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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