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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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