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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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