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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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