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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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