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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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