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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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