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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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