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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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