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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education