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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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