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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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