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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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