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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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