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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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