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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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