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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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